Applying European technology can simplify a convoluted process that often causes headaches in the U.S. submitted by JSG Elevator Consultants In terms of service to elevators, the number of existing telephone systems and platforms – including landlines – presents challenges to the U.S. elevator industry. At the same time, Europe has been quietly expanding cellular…
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An examination of early 20th-century quests for our industry’s “Holy Grail” Almost every profession has a list of unique and elusive goals that constitute what may be thought of as “Holy Grail” projects. These projects typically involve an arduous and difficult search for something that always appears to be just beyond the reach of its…
Read More To improve safety and health, OSHA continues to prefer swinging the stick over dangling the carrot. With OSHA’s 2014 fiscal year more than 50% complete (its 2015 fiscal year begins October 1), and with due respect to Led Zeppelin, the song remains the same. Enforcement continues to be OSHA’s emphasis, and with ever-decreasing attention (and…
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Esfandiar Gharibaan talks on upcoming European codes and ever-more-important market surveillance. reprinted from Liftinstituut Magazine Esfandiar Gharibaan is chairman of the European Committee for Standardization Technical Committee (CEN/TC) 10 (for lifts, escalators and moving walks). Therefore, he has a broad overview of developments in codes and standards. When asked, he was gladly willing to share…
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A flexible device to measure elevator noise is based on virtual instrument (VI). by Yihui Ruan, Ning Li, Xueming Chen, Jiefeng Li and Weitian Qiu Noise is an important influence on people’s health. Due to elevators being necessary building components in many modern buildings, many of its factors deserve consideration. Elevator systems can produce irritating…
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Consultant looks back on his long industry career with fondness. James D. “Jim” Lawrence is principal, senior elevator consultant for James Lawrence & Associates LLC. A Norfolk, Virginia, native, he lives and works in nearby Richmond, Virginia. Later graduating from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering degree and a…
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Bradford, U.K., manufacturer holds busy showcase near Canary Wharf. Shorts’ first London Open Day was an important statement for the company, which has supplied the lift industry with equipment for more than 65 years. The invitation to attend was gratefully accepted by the Gales, as it afforded an insight into this well-respected company and a…
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Accessibility in the United Nations (UN) Building in New York City requires four unique elevators. The US$2.1-billion renovation of the landmark UN Building in New York City involved strict design constraints, access-to-site limitations, very high security and Hurricane Sandy, to name just a few challenges. Project contractor Skanska USA approached Mobility Elevator & Lift Co.…
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ThyssenKrupp Elevator elevates R&D, ensures global footprint, promotes tourism with Rottweil, Germany, test tower. Elevator test towers are usually tall concrete buildings, technically useful but not very visually exciting. Not so for a huge project ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG unveiled on April 11, 2014, in Rottweil, Germany. The small, lovely town of Rottweil, the oldest in…
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Event succeeds in bringing together global industry to share ideas, network. by Mohammad Azrael, Mugdha Joshi and Jaincy Srancis More than 10,000 visitors from India and nearly 30 other countries attended the 5th International Elevator & Escalator (IEE) Expo at Mumbai’s Bombay Exhibition Centre in March, making the three-day event an excellent platform to present…
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